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Derek Williams, MD, Pediatrics, Nashville, TN

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Pediatrics Nashville, TN

Hospitalist, Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2200 Childrens Way
    8232 Doctors Office Tower
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2425
    Fax+1 615-322-4399

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pneumococcal and Legionella Urinary Antigen Tests in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Prospective Evaluation of Indications for Testing  
    Derek J Williams, Kathryn M Edwards, Richard G Wunderink, Wesley H Self, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Press Mentions

  • Study to Explore Neurologic Impact of Flu Treatment
    Study to Explore Neurologic Impact of Flu TreatmentFebruary 24th, 2022
  • Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: 5 Days of Antibiotics Better Than 10 Days
    Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: 5 Days of Antibiotics Better Than 10 DaysJanuary 19th, 2022
  • 'No Evidence' Newer Antiseizure Medications Increase Risk for Suicidality
    'No Evidence' Newer Antiseizure Medications Increase Risk for SuicidalityAugust 9th, 2021
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